Obituary: Frances “Fran” E. Panko, 79,

Frances “Fran” E. Panko, 79, of Tecumseh, formerly of Burr, died on Aug. 17, 2013. She was born on April 1, 1934, in Nebraska City to Frank and Ella (Schroeder) Biere. Fran attended country school near Lorton and graduated from Nebraska City High School.

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Posted Aug. 19, 2013 at 9:38 AM

Posted Aug. 19, 2013 at 9:38 AM

Tecumseh, Neb.

Frances "Fran" E. Panko, 79, of Tecumseh, formerly of Burr, died on Aug. 17, 2013. She was born on April 1, 1934, in Nebraska City to Frank and Ella (Schroeder) Biere. Fran attended country school near Lorton and graduated from Nebraska City High School.

She worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Al Souders in Nebraska City before her marriage.

Fran married Delton Panko on May 12, 1956, at Bethel United Church of Christ in Nebraska City.

Fran was locally known for her cooking and baking, and she was fiercely interested in politics. She enjoyed gardening and generally got everyone to where they needed to be and kept the household running smoothly. Despite a number of health issues over her lifetime, she maintained a sometimes ornery sense of humor.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Martin Luther Church south of Johnson with Rev. Bruce Berggren officiating. Grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers. Inurnment will be in the Martin Luther Cemetery, rural Johnson, following the service.

Register book signing will be at the Wherry Mortuary in Tecumseh, Friday, Aug. 23, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.